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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Also referred to as EOS 2000D
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon T7 and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7 was brought out 8 years after the K-x which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the T7 matches up versus the K-x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Pentax K-x

 T7 K-x 
ReleasedFebruary 2018December 2009Newer by 100 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Canon T7

 K-x T7 

Common features in the Canon T7 and Pentax K-x

 T7 K-x 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon T7 features physical dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the T7 and the K-x.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and K-x is 68 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7 and K-x.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon T7 to give more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger T7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Street photography camera
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography info
Pentax K-x Sports photography info
62
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (500 CIPA)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,900 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography details
Pentax K-x Travel photography details
56
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
54
better than average battery (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,900 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
28
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Pentax K-x
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Pentax K-x
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Pentax K-x
Also called as EOS 2000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2009-12-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 16.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 475g (1.05 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.5
DXO Low light score 1009 811
Other
Battery life 500 shots 1900 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $390 $600